Putnam County 4-H Building at the FairgroundsHighway 5 North, Unionville MO map...

Description:

Putnam County Achievement Day is held annually in July. The 4-H members have a opportunity to exhibit their projects and present them for State Fair selection. Also they may participate in demonstrations, personal development, public speaking, creative table setting and indivual judging.

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Achievement Day is held annually. The 4-H members have a opportunity to exhibit their projects and present them for State Fair selection. Also they may participate in Demonstrations, Personal Development, Public Speaking,Dress Revue,Cretable Table Setting

Eat Smart Guidelines intervention provided to child care facilities and providers in Joplin & Neosho. Providing one-on-one technical assistance and education through nutrition workshops for the staff.Centers are making changes to their menus and the environment in which they feed children.

Who Should Attend:People with arthritis, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, COPD, depression, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lupus or any other health condition, and persons caring for someone with a chronic condition.What you will learn:*How to manage your symptoms.*Medication "how-to"*How to relax and handle difficult emotions.*Effective problem-solving.*How to work with your doctor.*Tips for eating well & exercising.*Setting realistic goals.

Registration:

To register for this class please call the Pulaski County MU Extension Office at 573-774-6177.

Your Mission....Prepare to blast off for three fun-filleddays on the Missouri University of Scienceand Technology campus. Experienceaeronautics and space flight from aground-up perspective, as you learnabout the history of flight, astronomyand space exploration.Challenger Learning Center - InteractiveComputer-Based Flight SimulationHands-On RoboticsRocket Construction and LaunchingOrienteering Using Hand-Held GPS DevicesAnnual Paper Airplane Contest with PRIZESScience Learning with Faculty and StudentsAdventure-Based Team Building ActivitiesDesign Your Mission Patch more...

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Prepare to blast off for three fun-filleddays on the Missouri University of Scienceand Technology campus. Experienceaeronautics and space flight from aground-up perspective, as you participate in a Mission to Mars!

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a community-based program which assists participants in maintaining quality of life when faced with chronic medical conditions. The CDSMP is provided in two and a half hour sessions, once a week for six weeks, in community settings (e.g. senior centers, churches, libraries). People with different chronic health problems attend together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom deal with chronic diseases themselves. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, and 6) how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

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Session six: Using your mind to manage symptoms; Making an action plan; problem solving; working with your health care professional and system; weight management; future plans

This live television program is intended to educate viewers on a wide range of topics related to gardening in the Ozarks. The KOLR10 meteorologist and others from KOLR10 television, Springfield, conduct the interview, which includes MU Extension horticulture specialists and others with gardening expertise. The program airs on Thursdays on the KOLR10 Midday Newscast, at 11:15am.

The Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons (REALL) project is a simulation designed to challenge youth to think critically about how choices and decisions made in adolescence may have consequences in adulthood. Participating youth are given the life of someone who has made reactive or negative choices (all have dropped out of high school, some have past legal histories, some have low paying jobs, etc). Following this, they are given the life of someone who has made proactive or positive choices (all have graduated from high school and obtained some type of higher education, all are employed at a living wage, all have affordable child care, etc.).

Youth are challenged to live those two lives and compare and contrast the experiences to draw conclusions in their own lives. It is the expectation that youth will draw on their experiences at the Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons simulation to make proactive choices in their own lives, so they may know self-sufficiency in adulthood.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

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During the session participants will learn to:View falls as controllableMake changes to reduce fall risks at homeSet goals for increasing activityExercise to increase stength and flexibility

Registration:

Pre-registration is required. Contact the Howard County University Extension Center at 660-248-2272 for registration details. For questions or more information about the program, contact the instructor, Vera Massey, masseyv@missouri.edu or 573-445-9792.

Registrationdeadline:

7/1/2013

Class size:

15

Event full:

No

Cost:

$25.00Participants who attend 5 of the 6 sessions and complete the pre- and post-program surveys will receive a refund of $15 from the Howard County Health and Wellness Council.

Franklin County 4-H enters into a 2 year agreement with a county in another state for an exchange of teens and volunteers. One year Franklin County teens and adult advisors travel to spend a week in homes of members from the partner county, and in the other year the Franklin County members host teens and adult advisors for a week in Franklin County.

Teens assist in choosing the partner county, planning and conducting fundraisers to supplement travel and hosting expenses, design exchange t-shirts, plan hosting activities, prepare a hosting notebook, and work with adults to plan and coordinate all events.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The class will meet twice a week.

We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.

Registration:

Call Janet at the Harrison County Extension office 660-425-6434

Class size:

15

Event full:

No

Cost:

$30.00If both this basic and the advanced class (on Tuesdays) is taken, the fee for both is $40.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a community-based program which assists participants in maintaining quality of life when faced with chronic medical conditions. The CDSMP is provided in two and a half hour sessions, once a week for six weeks, in community settings (e.g. senior centers, churches, libraries). People with different chronic health problems attend together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom deal with chronic diseases themselves. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, and 6) how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

This three-hour offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements and identify sources of funding. Enroll in both this class and The Basics of Writing a Business Plan and receive a $10 discount. more...

Summers @ Mizzou is a program designed to bring youth to the University of Missouri campus. Youth will have a chance to experience life as a college student by living in the dorms, eating in a dining hall and exploring campus and Columbia. These camps are great for those beginning to think about college and their future career. more...

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Explore living the life of an artist through this immersive studio experience in an atmosphere that allows ample time to create as well as explore materials, techniques, art galleries and museums. Discover all that MU offers emerging artists.

Summers @ Mizzou is a program designed to bring youth to the University of Missouri campus. Youth will have a chance to experience life as a college student by living in the dorms, eating in a dining hall and exploring campus and Columbia. These camps are great for those beginning to think about college and their future career. more...

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Spend time exploring different health careers through hands-on experiences, guest speakers and opportunities at the University Hospital. Discover all the possibilities of the Health field.

Parent education class for divorcing or separating parents with children. Parents will learn about ways to manage conflicts and disagreements and techniques that can improve communication with co-parent.

Registration:

2013 Focus on Kids Classes in Pike County are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month with the exception of March which is scheduled on the fourth Thursday and September through November which will be the second Thursday of the month. Call 573-324-5464 to register. If you are more than 10 minutes late for the class, you will need to reschedule. Payment of $35 in the form of a money order or cash is required 48 hours prior to the date of the session you are registered to attend. The fee can be mailed to: University of Missouri Extension 115 West Main Bowling Green, MO 63334

Targeted program to teach producers how to improve forage production economic return while protecting the environment. Techniques include management intensive grazing, pasture based dairying, seasonal feeding systems, and fescue toxosis. The program inspires increased economic development and social viability in rural Missouri.